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NORTON’S WILT RESISTANT. 135 days. Heavy bearer of large smooth, red fruit. <A 
favorite variety for home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1% lb. $1.20; lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
CRIMSON PONDEROSA. 125 days. Very large, very firm, crimson color, few seeds, prolific 
producer, one of our best varieties. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 40c; 4%, lb. $1.45; lb. $5.00, postpaid. 
RED ROCK. 120 days. Very solid, red color, large, smooth fruit, no superior in quality and 
flavor. Planted extensively. Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c; % lb. 90c; lb. $3.00, postpaid. 
SPARK’S EARLIANA. 100 days. Large red, smooth tomato, nearly round, foliage small, 
grown extensively for canning. We recommend this variety very highly for all purposes. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1% lb. 95c; lb. $3.25, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S NEW STONE. 125 days. Bright red, solid, smooth fruit, prolific producer, 
excellent quality. One of the best and most extensively grown varieties. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
1%, lb. 85c; lb. $2.75, postpaid. 
RED PEAR SHAPED. 100 days. Pear shaped, small size fruits, good quality, grown in : 
many southern gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 14% lb. $1.25; lb. $4.25, postpaid. Er aieen + cuter eas 
PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW. Similar to Red Pear-Shaped except in color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.25, 
STECKLER'S WHITE SHALLOTS 
Culture—Planted August to March. For home consumption and Northern markets. 6 bushels per acre in four foot rows. 
The quantity to be expected from an acre, if planted in field culture, 4 foot rows, would be from 50 to 60 barrels, but if 
planted, as is done near New Orleans, in 2 foot rows, 100 to 125 barrels, if planted in August and September. If planted 
later, they do not multiply so well. 
STECKLER’S WHITE SHALLOTS. Sold out—Ready in July. 
Steckler’s Turnips 
Culture—Planted August to Nov. For home consumption and northern markets. Plant 1% ounces to 150 foot rows, 
4 pounds to one acre. Sow broadcast, or in rows 1% to 2 feet apart. Cover a half inch, thin out as overcrowding hinders 
proper development. Turnips grow better in a light, rich soil. Turnips and Rutabagas are also used extensively for feed- 
ing stock, however, do not feed them to milch cows as it affects the taste of the milk. The approximate number of days 
to maturity is given after each variety. This varies with climatic and soil conditions. 
AMBER GLOBE. 70 days. Globe shaped, large, attractive color, very productive. Used ex- 
tensively, both for shipping and table use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. 50 days. Medium size, fiat, fine grained and 
tender, an excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 15c; 1b. 50c, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE EGG. 60 days. Egg-shaped, white, thick skin, firm flesh. A good 
keeper, a popular variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1%, lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. 40 days. Flat, smooth, medium size, bright purple 
top. A favorite wherever grown. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 1% lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA. 80 days. Oblong shape, yellow flesh, very solid, used 
extensively for table as well as stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 4% lb. 15c; 1b. 50c, postpaid. 
LARGE COW HORN. 90 days. Large, white horn-shaped turnip, average about 9 inches 
long, very large producer, an excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Y% lb. 15c; 1b. 50c, 
postpaid. 
‘ PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. 60 days. Large globe shaped, white turnip with purple 
Purple Top Milan top. One of our best and most popular varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ¥% 1b. 15c; 1b. 50c, 
postpaid. 
PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN. 70 days. Medium sized, round, yellow flesh, firm, very hardy and productive. A 
popular variety among Southern farmers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 
SEVEN TOP. 70 days. Tops very large and makes excellent greens and salads. Very hardy roots, an excellent variety 
for the South. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid. 
STECKLER’S JAPANESE TURNIP (Shogin). 70 days. Large white, semi-fiat, 
heavy producer, good keeper, used both for table and stock. Louse and Disease 
resistant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 60c, postpaid. 
STECKLER'S VEGETABLE PEAR 
Chayote or Merliton 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States. Spring, March to May. The Vegetable 
Pear makes an excellent dish whether creamed, fried, stuffed, baked with cheese or 
salad. It is grown on a long ornamental vine similar to the gourd to which family 
it belongs. The vine is usually trailed on a trellis or fence. Plant the whole pear 
with broad end down, leaving small end slightly exposed. Never plant less than two 
for successful results of production. 
STECKLER’S VEGETABLE PEAR (Chayote or Merliton). Each, 20c; dozen, 
$2.00, postpaid. 
HOME GROWN VEGETABLE PLANTS 
Ready October 15th to February 15th. 
Early Jersey Wakefield, Large Charleston Wakefield, Early Flat Dutch, Succession 
and Copenhagen Market Cabbage Plants. 50c per 100; $2.50 per 1000, postpaid. 
Onion, Beet and Lettuce Plants—50c per 100; $2.50 per 1000, postpaid. 
Cauliflower Plants—30c per doz.; $1.25 per 100, postpaid. 
Artichoke Plants—$1.25 per doz., postpaid. Not prepaid, $6.50 per 100. 
The following ready from March 15th to May 15th. 
N. O. Market Eggplant, Ruby King Pepper, Long Red Cayenne Pepper, Livingston 
Stone, John Baer and Ponderosa Tomato. 25c per doz.; $1.10 per 100; $6.00 
per 1000, postpaid. Not prepaid, 20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $5.50 per 1000. 
Tabasco and Bird’s Eye Pepper Plants, 75c per dozen, postpaid. 
Mint (in season which is early spring) 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, postpaid. 
(Due to conditions of delay in transit, transportation of all plants sent at pur- 
chaser’s risk.) Cabbage Plants 
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